Even I, the cynical blogger hardened by years of easy insults, couldn't help but feel my heart sink when Connor Hellebuyck let in two goals on the St. Louis Blues' first four shots.
Barracuda hopes to regain identity this weekend; will have to do so without No. 1 goalie
Yaroslav Askarov will miss both games this weekend as the Barracuda assess his lower-body injury. Coach John McCarthy notes they're evaluating the situation thoroughly.